Hear Him on Isolationism and World Peace Policy
The editorial defends Senator Burton K for his stance on isolationism and the Francisco charter with reluctance over war limits. It argues for allowing him to speak and questions unity of UN postwar goals while praising his role in shaping public opinion. The piece also criticizes Solicitor Wilson over election fraud handling and urges patience with SBI delays and proper responsibility.
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Burton K
Pearl Harbor
Francisco
United Nations
No Longer Afraid After Churchill Defeat Fears Fade
The piece reflects on Winston Churchill possibly losing the prime ministership but asserts Britain will endure beyond any single leader. It notes favorable Labour odds yet a wartime resolve remaining strong and stresses Britain is greater than any one man.
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Winston Churchill
Great Brit
Conserva Party
England
Labor Party
Winnie
Potsdam
Schill
Britain
Chart
United States
Brit
Wilsons Move In Davidson County Election Case Questioned
The piece argues that neither Gover nor Cherry nor Attorney General McMullan should pace the Davidson County election fraud case. It notes the SBI report was sent to Solicitor Wilson who claims it will take time to digest. It criticizes state intervention delays and cites Raleigh News and Observer on timely action.
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Eastern Carolina Teachers College
Lee Wilson
Wilson
Davidson County
SBI
Raleigh
Cherry
McMullan
State Board of Elections
Department of Justice
State Bureau of Investigation
Department
Raleigh News and Observer
Solicitor Wilson
Leon Meadows
Promotion proposal for state highway patrol officers
Five remaining commissioned officers of the state highway patrol urged Governor Cherry and Motor Vehicle Commissioner Ward to promote one to major, the current commander’s rank. The group pledged support for any promoted officer, signaling reduced factionalism, though Captain Fisher is absent on army leave.
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State Highway Patrol
Cherry
Ward
Highway Patrol
Fisher
Pat “l
Stork Anniversary Rumor Pauses in Norwood
The Norwood Presbyterian church marked the 25th anniversary of Dr. J. W. Stork’s pastorate, begun in 1920, with a large Sunday celebration. The headline about a stork visit is dismissed as a legend and not a real event.
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Stanly News and Press
Norwood
Holland
Police Chief Walter Anderson faces criticism over decision
George Ross Pou argues Anderson should not be blamed for changing his stance on leading the state highway patrol and remaining in Charlotte as chief. He notes Anderson accepted a lower pay, uncovered departmental issues, and refused a raise while offering to fund raises for lower paid officers from any available extra money.
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Walter Anderson
State Highway Patrol
Charlotte
George Ross Pou
Secretary Eure Plays Cautious On Governor Run In North Carolina
In High Point local officials discuss a library planned for the USS High Point Victory and its honor to the city. Mayor Phillips notes citizen pride and war loan participation. Community members report Red Cross referrals and wartime family anxieties as divisions move in Europe.
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High Point
FE. N. Phillips
Winning the War Bases
President Truman hints at not surrendering any land after the war drawing expert analysis and concern from Army Navy leaders. The piece argues for a network of bases from the Golden Gate to the Ryukyus plus floating mobile bases to project power and protect future security.
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Golden Gate
Ryukyus
Philippines
Orient
Mobile bases to back up the fleet in future wars
The author argues for mobile bases or floating naval yards to provide flexible defense against attacks from any quarter including Siberia China India and Europe. He contends such units are cheaper to maintain than scattered bases and would prevent overextension by Japan while preserving control of strategic Pacific islands.
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Truman
Winston
Uncle Joe
East Prussia
London
Africa
India
de Gaulle
Dakar
Indo-China
Balkan
Pacific
Potsdam
Japan
Uncle Sam
Siberia
China
Australia
Kamehatka
Brazilian Bulge
Europe
Iceland
Greenland
United Nations Security Organization
Aviation in postwar United States faces open questions
The Chicago conference on aviation failed to settle international airline policy. US accounts for 70 to 80 percent of business but limits on American aircraft capacity persist. Pan American and United propose a monopolistic community carrier, opposed by 17 domestic lines favoring free competition under government oversight.
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Chicago
International Airlines
United States
Congress
American International Aviation
Pineering
Pan - American
Pan-American
United Airlines
Universal rights and government roles in postwar aviation policy
The piece argues for a universal right of transit and landing for international aviation, not reliant on reciprocity. It warns against monopolies and notes private firms cannot secure routes alone, calling for government decisions on route allocation. It discusses maintaining American warbuilt aircraft, competing with subsidized foreign airlines, and the need for integrated aeronautical industry amid global adoption.
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United States
Winchell on Broadway: war, politics and Stimson defense
The column surveys wartime America and Japan, noting Japan’s dire losses and potential negotiate hints while predicting upheaval in Europe over war crimes trials. It singles out Henry Stimson’s defense against Rankin’s attack and questions congressional loyalties amid postwar diplomacy. It mentions Laura Whitehead and J Ross Clark wedding plans and other society notes.
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Henry Stimson
Rankin
Stimson
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